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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1909

Page

5

Modifying Employment Of Women And Minors June Notice

Fragmented OCR shows a June 2 bill on modifying employment for women and minors, with references to hours worked, holidays with pay, and factory inspector authority. Also mentions a widow of Andrew Burns, a death notice for Mrs. No. 1 Brooks Duty, and a notice about Jane Ricard, age 6, invited from 20 Morehouse Street.

Atate Seth Shail Tals Andrew Burns Bunnell Street Brooks Fer R. Gire Boutln Burnell Augustine Cem Francis Plesee Jane Ricard Walter Anders Tatiana Morehouse Street

Pupils of St. Augustine's Will Enter High School

Commencement at St Augustine's Parochial School reports about 200 visitors expected for the 2 PM exercises. Twenty graduates in the Class of 1903 plan to enter local high school. eleven receive diplomas for excellence in Palmer Method writing. Diplomas signed by Palmer system author Bbimeek A N Palmer, with 8th grade staff signatures, and a program featuring choruses, recitations, piano solos, and poetry.

St. Augustine's Parochial School Joseph Seenman Joan Casey Margaret Casey Sybla_ Garmar Thomas A Lennon Frances Quinn Catherine St Catherine St. Catherine Julia Carroll Tryanta Thomas Lennon James Soarehaatra Aiacs Sverene Wright Alice Mf Harrizes Palmer Jenny Casey Alfred Brisebot St Augustine's Church Kat Batetle Ayres Catherine ‘ Gneabeth Brown Ire Hsien Gonmay Jatia Agnes Carroll Jenny Crefiin Casey Martin Joseph Dowling Hilda Agnes Hall Alice Marie Hai Louise Julia Kilcourse Anna Marie Kerwin James Angustine Kelly Alex Joseph Kelewy Thomas Aloysius Lennon

Wall Street Today Special United Press Summary

State stock market opened with renewed bull interest after heavy accumulation over two days. Union Pacific stock led gains with preferred at 102 1 2 and common near 11. General listings rose. government bonds steady. Early afternoon showed no major shift but short covering and London buying lifted many issues.

United Press Union Pacif Sonn Union Pacific Reading

Three Hot June Days Break Heat Records

The city endured three unusually hot June days with temperatures reaching 91 at 2 PM and 70 at 7 AM, accompanied by oppressive humidity. Only notable incident was Owen Bowen’s heat collapse on Wall Street, now improved at St Vincent's Hospital.

Owen Bowen Wall Street Bowen St. Vincent's Hospital

Don’t Expose Yourself to Sun and Heat With Baby Care Tips

Health guidance from Dr. Darlington in the Health Corter of New York City warns against sun exposure and excessive heat. It advises light clothing, ventilated hats, cooling baths, high air in sleeping rooms, and avoiding ice water and alcohol. Separate sections cover keeping babies well with regular nursing, fresh air, daily baths, and prompt medical notices for vomiting or diarrhea.

Darlington New York City Department of Health

Bridgeport Girl Makes Class Crew at Wellesley

Miss Elsie Jamieson daughter of George A Jamieson a local druggist has earned a place in the Wellesley College class crew rowing yesterday during the First Day exercises. A graduate of B I H & 1906 she excelled academically and acted in the Senior play The Cricket on the Hearth. She is assured of holding the number four seat in the crew next year and recently developed into a swift tennis player holding the North End Tennis Club singles title.

Elsie Jamieson George A. Jamieson Wellesley Jamieson B. Ih North End Tennis Clu

Seven Divorces Set For Trial On Short Calender

Seven divorces are slated for trial on the Superior Court civil short calendar before Judge Howard J Curtis. The list includes four Bridgeport cases, two Norwalk, and one Stamford. Petitions cite separation, custody of children, and allegations of infidelity or cruelty, with marriages dating from 1908 to 1901 and spouses living in parts unknown or abroad.

Superior Court Howard J Curtis Norwalk Stamford Clementine Wakeman Aske Walter Wakeman Grace Crozier David Crozier Toronto Canada Christin Lancia Bridgeport Elisabeth V. Clark Beard Curtim Henry F. Clark Laimmas T. Denney Emma Denney Geaiies Havi Eme Louise Bossa Harry Tesile Bossa Chitren

New Britain coach Lynch becomes half owner of club

Thomas J. Lynch coach of the New Britain Baseball team becomes half owner after proposing to owner William W. Manne to resume coaching with a half stake allowing authority to release players. Separate item notes Wright brothers near finishing airplane at Fort Myer and readiness for government tests with Taft expected to attend.

Coach Lynch NEW Britain Ball Club Tutted Press New Britain Neat Today Thomas J. Lynch Agere New Haven Lynch Yester Willom W. Manne Lynch Hanna Washington Wright Brothers Fort Myer Jamoothir Taft Éall

Plucky Rescue by Police Officers

Lieut. W. H. Anderson and Doorman Joseph Burke rescued two Little Italian babies from suffocation after a fire at 68 Green Street. They entered the burning rooms, found the infants, and saved them, then extinguished the blaze with pails of water. Building tied to Staples estate. damage estimated at $80.

W. H. Anderson Joseph Burke Green Street Smpire Michele Longo Raffaele Pirlo Longo Pio Second Precinct Brant Leutesant Staples Estate

Young couple wed in Port Chester in secret ceremony

Miss Isabelle Himes and George Irving Camp secretly married in Port Chester on January 12. Himes, daughter of George W. Hines, planned the wedding with family aware of the union. Camp, son of Mr and Mrs George Camp, works as an assistant foreman at Singer Manufacturing. The couple planned a quiet life at 748 State Street Bridgeport before leaving for Port Chester for the license and ceremony.

Isabelle Himes George Irving Camp Portchester Miss Hines Gire Sarah W. Hines George W. Camp Norman Street Singer Manufacturing Co John Isabelle Carp

Bill for 8 Foot Doors for Theaters

Hartford date uncertain two houses passed a batch of bills incl eight foot doors for moving picture and nickel show doorways to open outward an amendment to the general medical act a crab closed season in Haven waters August first to October first shell fish ground mapping for Westport repeal of a New London building act for municipal and county uses a provision extending probation officer powers and a state reformatory bill with a $400000 appropriation discussed by Senators Blakeslee Higgins Peck and Manwaring despite no opposition The Senate also rejected a $20000 Connecticut Cavalry monument appropriation.

Hartford Haven Westport New London Blakeslee Appropriations Committee Higgins, Peck and Manwaring Senate Connecticut

Judson Drafts Amendment for Teeth in Corrupt Practices Act

The Judson bill tightens political finance rules by severing nomination and election spending. It sets $8 per 1000 voters for nominations and $15 per 1000 for elections, with varied limits for governor races and potential party coffers. Provisions clarify party treasurer roles, payment rules, and sworn expenditure statements, aiming to raise standards and reflect four years of investigative work.

Weeks Lilley Hig

City Court Updates and Local Incidents Reported

In the city court John Kinder, 99, was treated after a steel rod puncture at Parist Steel Co and moved to Lakeview Home after failing to identify his house. A three year old found a money envelope. the father of the child was briefly arrested but released due to lack of proof. A separate yard incident involved Orchard Street residents with unclear details and dates.

John Kinder Parist Steel Co Hallett Street Lakeview Kinder Tiocan Tne John Territay Ogden Street Mary

Jail for boy who robs brother

Benjamin Whyland aged 16 of 64 Englewood, bound over to the September term of the Superior Court on $500 bonds for stealing a gold watch valued at 50 and $12.75 in money from his brother Joseph. He chloroformed his brother in bed and took the items from under his pillow. Dr. Groves testified Whyland showed traces of insanity though he knew right from wrong. The mother plans surveillance at the county jail to guide his future.

Benjamin Whyland Englewood Superior Court Joseph Whyland Whyland Winder F. C. Groves Benjamin Jair Grent

Merode Underwear Samples at Bargain Prices

Cool knitted Merode undergarments for women offered at deep cuts from regular prices. Store shares mill samples divided into small lots with vests pants and combination suits in silk lisle cotton fabrics. Prices 19c 29c 39c 59c and 69c ready Thursday morning with expected brisk sales.

Merode

Cool pretty wash suits at bargain prices abused by small flaws

Attractive one piece wash suits in summer colors white blue pink and tan go for 3 while typical prices ran 6 75 to 8 75. The maker clears stock with tiny defects and invites all women to buy now, as duplicates of higherpriced models are in stock and sizes vary.

Good refrigerator styles and prices offered

Alaska refrigerators promise cost savings by efficient operation and food preservation. Available in zinc enamel and porcelain linings in several sizes from 39.75 to 72 dollars, Star refrigerators built with ash and charcoal insulation priced 7.75 to 21 dollars in the basement display.

Alaska

Book sale closes end of week with deluxe editions

End of the week marks the sale ending for book sets. A rare chance to buy famous writers’ works including Longfellow at a quarter of regular price. Act quickly as Bridgeport may not see such an offer again.

Screen doors and extension screens on sale

Natural color screens and doors finished with two coats of varnish and hardware priced from 1.15 to 1.65. Sizes include 2 ft 8 in to 3 ft wide and 6 ft 8 in to 7 ft high. Walnut stained doors with 4 inch frame and springs also available. Steel frame extension screens offered in 18 24 or 30 inches high and adjustable width.

Mine Disaster at Lackawanna Coal Mine 4 Buries 65

Fire and an explosion at Mine No 4 of Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company in Wehrum Pa cause fear that 85 men remain inside. Three miners confirmed dead, five or six badly burned, others injured. Oxygen tanks requested from Johnstown as rescue efforts continue. Also obituary reports John Duffy, longtime West Side resident, dies at 63. survived by two daughters and a son and grandson Willam Konstance.

United Press Wehrum Lackawanna Coal & Coke Company Johnstown John Duffy West Side Mary A. Constance Brook Street Hugh Brady New York Constance John A. Granson Willam A. Konstance

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